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*If printing ABS or other plastics that emit fumes, use the 3D printer in a well ventilated area or with a fume hood so you are not breathing the fumes. | *If printing ABS or other plastics that emit fumes, use the 3D printer in a well ventilated area or with a fume hood so you are not breathing the fumes. | ||
=Troubleshooting= | =Troubleshooting= | ||
When there is an issue with the printer, one of 4 sources: | |||
*Wiring issue | |||
*Connector issue | |||
*Component issue | |||
*Software issue | |||
*Operator issue | |||
First, is the machine plugged in and is there power in the outlet that the machine is plugged into? | |||
==Determining Whether It's a Bad Component or Just Bad Wiring | |||
The most important thing to determine first, assuming that the issue is not an operator issue - is whether the issue is due to a bad connection or a bad component. Since the inner workings of components - and charged electrons inside wires - are both invisible n- the solution to an issue may not be visible immediately. | |||
It is thus important to isolate whether the issue is a component or wiring. To check wiring: | |||
*Reinsert a connecter to make sure it's plugged in | |||
*Check the polarity of a connector - or whether the orientation of the connector is correct | |||
*Observe for any damaged, exposed, or broken wires | |||
*You can replace a wire with another wire from another part of the machine that you know is working and try again. When disconnecting wires, turn the power off | |||
*If the fault is a component - try replacing that component with another one or a spare | |||
=Repair= | =Repair= | ||
Revision as of 03:10, 7 January 2018
Operation
Operation Checklist
- For 120 or 240 operation, there is a switch on the power supply for running either from 120 or 240 house power.
- When the machine is plugged in, make sure that you can hear the extruder fan.
Safety
- If printing ABS or other plastics that emit fumes, use the 3D printer in a well ventilated area or with a fume hood so you are not breathing the fumes.
Troubleshooting
When there is an issue with the printer, one of 4 sources:
- Wiring issue
- Connector issue
- Component issue
- Software issue
- Operator issue
First, is the machine plugged in and is there power in the outlet that the machine is plugged into?
==Determining Whether It's a Bad Component or Just Bad Wiring The most important thing to determine first, assuming that the issue is not an operator issue - is whether the issue is due to a bad connection or a bad component. Since the inner workings of components - and charged electrons inside wires - are both invisible n- the solution to an issue may not be visible immediately.
It is thus important to isolate whether the issue is a component or wiring. To check wiring:
- Reinsert a connecter to make sure it's plugged in
- Check the polarity of a connector - or whether the orientation of the connector is correct
- Observe for any damaged, exposed, or broken wires
- You can replace a wire with another wire from another part of the machine that you know is working and try again. When disconnecting wires, turn the power off
- If the fault is a component - try replacing that component with another one or a spare